Chak Tok Ichʼaak II explained

Chak Tok Ichʼaak II
Ajaw
Reign:	26 September 485 - 24 July 508
Succession:	King of Tikal
Predecessor:	Kʼan Chitam
Successor:	Lady of Tikal and Kaloomteʼ Bahlam
Issue:	Wak Chan Kʼawiil Lady of Tikal (possibly)
Father:	Kʼan Chitam
Mother:	Lady Tzutz Nik of Naranjo
Birth Place:	Tikal
Death Date:	24 July 508
Death Place:	Tikal
Signature:	Chak Tok Ich'aak II.svg

Chak Tok Ichʼaak II,^[1] also known as Jaguar Paw II and Jaguar Paw Skull (died 24 July 508), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne and reigned until his death.^[2] He was son of Kʼan Chitam and Lady Tzutz Nik, daughter of Tzik'in Bahlam, ruler of Naranjo.^[3] The monuments associated with Chak Tok Ichʼaak II are Stelae 3, 7, 15, 21, and possibly 26.^{[4] [5]}

References

• Book: Martin, Simon. Simon Martin (Mayanist). Nikolai Grube. Nikolai Grube. 2008. Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya. London and New York. Thames & Hudson. 2nd. 9780500287262. 191753193.

Notes and References

1. The ruler's name, when transcribed is CHAK-TOK-ICHʼA꞉K, translated "Great Misty? Claw", Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.
2. These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Death: 9.3.13.12.5 13 Chikchan 13 Xul, Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.
3. Stela 45 of Naranjo and the Early Classic Lords of Sa'aal. Tokovinine. Alexandre. 2007. The PARI Journal. Vilma. Fialko.
4. Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.
5. Guenter. Stanley Paul. Dating Stela 26 of Tikal. The PARI Journal. 2014. 14. 3. 13–17. Ancient Cultures Institute.